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Electrical Permit in Peoria, Arizona

Electrical work in Peoria is governed by the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted with City amendments per Ordinance 2019-12. Residential electrical work for miscellaneous scopes (service upgrades, new circuits, subpanel additions, de-rates for solar, etc.) is permitted via the 400M – Miscellaneous Building Permit Application submitted online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov. Over-the-counter plan review may be available for miscellaneous commercial electrical permits for systems not exceeding 225-amp 120/208-volt, 3-phase service.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical work must comply with the 2017 NEC as adopted and amended per Ordinance 2019-12
  • Submit online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov with a 400M – Miscellaneous Building Permit Application for standalone electrical scopes; electrical work within a larger building permit uses that project's application
  • For solar installations requiring a separate panel upgrade or de-rate: a separate 400M application is required with manufacturer specifications, electrical load calculations, and panel schedule
  • Contractor information (name, Peoria Business License, AZROC number) required at permit issuance

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Fee schedule

Electrical permit — valuation-basedPeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025. Plan check fee is an additional 65% of the permit fee.
Valuation-based permit fee per Development Fee Schedule. Minimum fee $87. Valuation is based on the scope of work; there is no separate flat-fee electrical table published by Peoria.
Re-inspection feePeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025.
$230 per re-inspection

Review timeline

Plan reviewPeoria’s published plan-review target
5–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Underground Electrical / UFER (where applicable)

    For projects with underground electrical: conduit installed per plan before concrete; UFER grounding electrode (#4, 20 ft minimum) properly installed before slab pour.

  2. 2

    Final Electrical

    Electric panelboard complete (UFER, gas and water bonds, proper breaker sizes, all circuits labeled, no unused knockouts); exterior GFCI receptacles and light fixtures installed; arc-fault circuit interrupters in all 15- and 20-amp branch circuits; GFCI within 6 feet of sinks/tubs; roof-mounted and ground-mounted equipment disconnects per NEC.

See the full Peoria inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Peoria adopted the 2017 NEC (not the 2020 NEC) with City amendments per Ordinance 2019-12 — verify your work against the 2017 NEC.
  • Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) are required for all 15- and 20-amp branch circuits per 2017 NEC Article 210.
  • GFCI protection is required for receptacles installed within 6 feet of any sink or tub, in bathrooms, garages, and other locations per 2017 NEC Article 210.8.
  • A separate permit is required for panel upgrades, new solar-ready panels, or de-rating of panels for solar installation — submit a 400M application with load calculations and panel schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Peoria requires an electrical permit for: Electrical work must comply with the 2017 NEC as adopted and amended per Ordinance 2019-12; Submit online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov with a 400M – Miscellaneous Building Permit Application for standalone electrical scopes; electrical work within a larger building permit uses that project's application; For solar installations requiring a separate panel upgrade or de-rate: a separate 400M application is required with manufacturer specifications, electrical load calculations, and panel schedule; Contractor information (name, Peoria Business License, AZROC number) required at permit issuance. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development at 623-773-7225 before starting work.

In Peoria, the published Electrical permit — valuation-based is: Valuation-based permit fee per Development Fee Schedule. Minimum fee $87. Valuation is based on the scope of work; there is no separate flat-fee electrical table published by Peoria.. Additional published fees: Re-inspection fee — $230 per re-inspection. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Peoria's published plan-review target for an electrical permit is 5–5 business days.

You'll need: 400M – Miscellaneous Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Peoria requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Underground Electrical / UFER (where applicable), Final Electrical. Schedule each through City of Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development (623-773-7225).

Apply through City of Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development at 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345. Phone: 623-773-7225, email: building.applications@peoriaaz.gov. Office hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Fridays and holidays); Building inspectors available Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Official information: https://www.peoriaaz.gov/business/development-services/plan-review-and-permits.

Peoria, Arizona has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessible Guidelines (ADAAG) — referenced for applicable projects; 2010 NFPA 13D — residential fire sprinkler systems (referenced in custom home requirements). Local amendments apply — see the Peoria overview page for the full list.

Peoria adopted the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) with City amendments per Ordinance 2019-12. Source: City of Peoria City Codes and Regulations page (NEC amendment PDF) and Residential Inspection Checklist (Handout 208, Rev. 12/2020).

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Peoria building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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